Episode 17: Charlie Todd, Improv Everywhere

Charlie Todd is the founder of Improv Everywhere — the group behind 200 people freezing in Grand Central Station, the No Pants Subway Ride, and some of the most joyful viral videos on the internet. He's been staging surprise performances in public spaces for 25 years. And it all started as something he did just for fun.In this episode, Dana and Charlie talk about the three decisions that built his career: putting on his first mission on a total whim, sharing his work publicly before it was easy to do so, and finally quitting his day job when a very understanding HR rep gave him the push he needed.Plus: why YouTube was the real turning point, how he thinks about saying yes to wildly different opportunities, and what keeps him excited after 25 years.https://improveverywhere.com/Join IE's next mission! https://hudsonriverpark.org/visit/events/event/improv-everywhere-mp3-experiment-21-june-21-2026/